We stayed in Banff for a couple of days to enjoy the wilderness and to hike up mountain Norquay. In the summertime the little ski village is just penetrated by a couple of lost tourists but since it was Canada Day, a national Holiday and close to 4th of July weekend it was kind of busy. So the idea to hike up Norquay mountain to escape the crowds was just perfect. The physical challenge hiking up the mountain was pushed a side by planning escape roads every minute and what to do if crossing the way of a hungry grizzly. Perfect method of distraction!!
But we saw just plenty of deer and Rocky Mountain sheep. Now sheep sounds very cute but these mountain sheep have quite a weapon on there heats, specially the male. The other time we had a chance of a close up was on the road. From the distance we discovered four male sheep walking very elegantly on the street. We approached them slowly and as I was just passing them I thought a framed portrait of a big horn sheep would be a great idea. But the moment I pulled out my camera one animal stoped walking, stared at me and decided to approach me. With shaking hands and full throttle I left his territory.
We left Banff and rode towards Jasper. I am so glad we rode further north. The Glacier Parkway should be on every ones to do list before biting the dust. The experience topped everything I saw before. Just overwhelming beauty and with the help of Pink Floyd playing in the background I was lifted up onto a different dimension.
I also felt very fortunate to have seen the remaining Glaciers. It is very sad like almost extinct creatures they are leaving us without saying good bye. Because of the high density of minerals melting glaciers create these incredible deep turquoise colored lakes and rivers. Almost artificially looking.
Right now I am resting next to the main road in Waterton and deer are crossing the street like pedestrians, every where I look deer grazing on peoples back yard, mother deer with there calfs, just great. I am thinking about a new pet. Maybe a domesticated deer to mow my grass?? But how do I get it to sit still on my bike???
So my deer friends it is again time.......
Zennure
But we saw just plenty of deer and Rocky Mountain sheep. Now sheep sounds very cute but these mountain sheep have quite a weapon on there heats, specially the male. The other time we had a chance of a close up was on the road. From the distance we discovered four male sheep walking very elegantly on the street. We approached them slowly and as I was just passing them I thought a framed portrait of a big horn sheep would be a great idea. But the moment I pulled out my camera one animal stoped walking, stared at me and decided to approach me. With shaking hands and full throttle I left his territory.
We left Banff and rode towards Jasper. I am so glad we rode further north. The Glacier Parkway should be on every ones to do list before biting the dust. The experience topped everything I saw before. Just overwhelming beauty and with the help of Pink Floyd playing in the background I was lifted up onto a different dimension.
I also felt very fortunate to have seen the remaining Glaciers. It is very sad like almost extinct creatures they are leaving us without saying good bye. Because of the high density of minerals melting glaciers create these incredible deep turquoise colored lakes and rivers. Almost artificially looking.
Right now I am resting next to the main road in Waterton and deer are crossing the street like pedestrians, every where I look deer grazing on peoples back yard, mother deer with there calfs, just great. I am thinking about a new pet. Maybe a domesticated deer to mow my grass?? But how do I get it to sit still on my bike???
So my deer friends it is again time.......
Zennure
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wo sind die fotos?
canada sounds excellent (even if they sound a little funny when they talk). we're off to denver/boulder tomorrow for a long weekend and family reunion. we'll be thinking of you guys there (maybe scoping out a future business location??). happy birthday, unites states!
ak
Hi Till and Zenni
I'm glad you deceided to drive to Jasper to see the beauty of the Rocky Mountains.The way from Banff to Jasper is just out of this World.
So you must be going to the States by now.
We are also so glad you could maked over to our place and make sure you will move closer .
Take care S.E. Z. P. Qu
einfach grossartig diese Landschaft. Jetzt gibt es Bilder von Dir auf dem Bike, in der Luft und auf dem Wasser. Bei soviel Talent habe ich keine Angst um Eure Zukunft.
WQ
Hey guys!
Sounds like your Canadian experience was very natural and beautiful. We're looking forward to more stories and pictures when we see you next. When will that be? South FL is lonely without you. :)
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